Alika Morales
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, and home health. Skilled in assisting patients with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, documenting in electronic health records, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Recognized for strong patient advocacy, professionalism, and ability to thrive in fast-paced hospital environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Palazzo post acute
Los Angeles, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted 15–20 residents per shift with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance while maintaining patient safety and dignity.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, accurately recording patient care in the electronic health record (EHR) and reporting changes in condition to the registered nurse.
- Provided compassionate care to post-acute, rehabilitation, stroke, orthopedic, and dementia patients while supporting individualized care plans.
- Assisted with safe patient transfers using Hoyer lifts and gait belts while implementing fall prevention and infection prevention protocols.
- Performed catheter care, feeding assistance, and followed isolation precautions in accordance with facility policies and infection control standards.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment, prioritizing patient needs and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Activity Assistant
Palazzo post acute
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Facilitated group sessions to promote social interaction among residents.
- Maintained inventory of supplies for various activity programs.
- Documented participation and feedback from residents on activity effectiveness.
- Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
- Assisted in organizing special events for residents, including birthday celebrations and holiday parties. such as birthday celebrations, holiday parties.
- Maintained accurate records of appointments and client interactions consistently.
Home Care Aide
WelbeHealth
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans effectively.
- Documented client activities and progress in care logs accurately.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Family Caregiver
Private Family Care
Los Angeles, California
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided compassionate, hands-on care for a family member undergoing cancer treatment while maintaining comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance.
- Assisted with wheelchair transfers and safe patient mobility while implementing fall prevention techniques.
- Accompanied the patient to chemotherapy and medical appointments, communicating changes and concerns with healthcare providers.
- Assisted with the use and monitoring of oxygen equipment and maintained a clean, safe home environment.
- Provided emotional support while documenting changes in the patient’s condition and communicating concerns to family members and healthcare professionals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Palm College
Orlando, FL07-2027
Skills
- Patient safety
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADLs
- infection prevention
- EHR documentation
- Fall prevention
- Post acute care
- Activity facilitation
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CNA
- Fire card
- BLS
Timeline
CNA
Palazzo post acute
07.2025 - Current
Activity Assistant
Palazzo post acute
04.2024 - 07.2025
Home Care Aide
WelbeHealth
01.2024 - 08.2024
Family Caregiver
Private Family Care
09.2021 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Palm College